Dorthay
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Meaning & Origin
Dorthay is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Dorthay often also consider Marionette, Thorine, Diann .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,400
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"divine, heavenly"
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"lion of God"
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Persian mythology origin
"angel, supernatural beauty"
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Old English/Germanic origin
"eagle nobility"
#67,514 in US
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About the Name Dorthay
Dorthay is a girl name .
Dorthay is currently ranked #67,400 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorthay include Dor, Dort, Dorty, Dortie, Hay, Hayie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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